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Southlake, TX 76092
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Competitive Events Guidelines
The 2018-2019 Guidelines have been posted. For a summary of the major changes to the guidelines this year, visit the first two links on the CE Useful Tools page.
September 23, 2018: The Community Awareness and Health Education guidelines have been re-posted with an updated rating sheet reflecting the addition of materials uploaded to STEM Premier.
September 7, 2018: The Biomedical Debate guidelines have been re-posted to include the list of references that will be used to develop the test questions for round 1.
HOSA Handbook Section B: The General Rules and Regulations for each of the events is located in this part of the Handbook. Be sure to read this in its entirety before you compete in any HOSA competitive events.
Health Science Events
- Dental Terminology
- Medical Spelling
- Medical Terminology**
- Medical Math
- Medical Reading**
- KT - Behavioral Health
- KT - Health Career Exploration(Middle School Only)**
- KT - Human Growth and Development
- KT - Medical Law and Ethics
- KT - Nutrition**
- KT - Pharmacology
- KT - Pathophysiology
- KT - Transcultural Health Care
Health Professions Events
- Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Clinical Nursing
- Clinical Specialty
- Dental Science
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Assisting
- Nursing Assisting
- Personal Care*
- Pharmacy Science
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Veterinary Science
Emergency Preparedness Events
- CERT Skills
- CPR/First Aid
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Epidemiology
- Life Support Skills*
- MRC Partnership
- Public Health**
Leadership Events
- Extemporaneous Health Poster**
- Extemporaneous Writing
- Health Career Photography
- Healthy Lifestyle**
- Interviewing Skills*
- Job Seeking Skills
- Prepared Speaking**
- Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking
- Speaking Skills*/**
Teamwork Events
- Biomedical Debate
- Community Awareness
- Creative Problem Solving
- Forensic Science
- Health Career Display**
- Health Education**
- HOSA Bowl
- Existing Medical Innovation
- Original Medical Innovation
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Public Service Announcement
Recognition Events
- Barbara James Service Award**
- HOSA Happenings**
- Healthcare Issues Exam
- HOSA Service Project**
- Outstanding HOSA Achievement
- Outstanding HOSA Chapter Middle School
- Outstanding HOSA Chapter Secondary and Postsecondary / Collegiate
- Outstanding HOSA Leader
- MRC Volunteer Recognition
* Must be classified under the provision of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 Public Law 105-17.
** Event Includes Middle School Division
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